comme c'est impoli
The English phrase "how rude" can be translated into French as comme c'est impoli.
This phrase is an exclamation used to express shock or disapproval when you witness someone behaving in an impolite way.
What does it mean word for word?
The expression comme c'est impoli is composed of comme (how/as), c'est (it is) and impoli (impolite).
Did you know?
- In certain social contexts, reacting to rudeness with such a direct exclamation can itself be viewed as quite aggressive or confrontational in France.
- While impoli means 'rude', the root word poli literally means 'polished'. To be polite in French is to be as smooth and refined as a polished stone.
- The phrase comme c'est impoli can sound theatrical or like a line from a 19th-century novel to modern French ears.
Examples in context
- Quel manque de politesse de votre part de faire de telles remarques désobligeantes.What a lack of politeness on your part to make such offensive remarks.
- Vous êtes très impoli(e) de vous comporter ainsi.You are very rude to behave like this.
- T'es vraiment malpoli(e) de me couper la parole tout le temps.You're really impolite to constantly interrupt me.
- Comme c'est impoli de sa part !How rude of him!
- Il ne m'a même pas salué, comme c'est impoli.He didn't even greet me, how rude.
- Comme c'est impoli de couper la parole !How rude to interrupt!
Example conversation
Léa and Gabriel are discussing a neighbor's behavior.
- GabrielIl a refusé de nous aider.He refused to help us.
- LéaComme c'est impoli !How rude!
- GabrielJe suis vraiment déçu de lui.I am really disappointed in him.
- LéaTu as raison, Gabriel.You are right, Gabriel.
